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EIB Lends €40M to Technip Energies for R&D in Decarbonisation and Circular Economy

Key highlights
  • EIB provides €40 million to Technip Energies for R&D until 2028.
  • Focus areas include industrial electrification, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemistry.
  • The loan supports the expansion of the Reju demonstration hub in Germany.

Investment Overview

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €40 million to Technip Energies, a global technology and engineering company, to boost research and development in decarbonisation and circular economy solutions. This funding is part of the EIB's TechEU initiative, aimed at fostering innovation and skilled job creation in Europe.

Focus Areas

The investment will support Technip Energies' R&D efforts until 2028, concentrating on clean and circular technologies. Key areas include industrial electrification, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemistry, aligning with EIB's climate action and innovation priorities.

Reju Demonstration Hub

The loan will also facilitate the expansion of Technip Energies' Reju demonstration hub in Germany. Reju is pioneering technologies for regenerating polyester textiles and post-consumer PET waste, addressing the global challenge of textile waste recycling. The hub aims to create a circular textile ecosystem, converting waste into reusable Reju Polyester.

Strategic Impact

This financing underscores Technip Energies' role in advancing sustainable industrial practices in Europe. By supporting the development of innovative technologies, the EIB loan enhances the company's contribution to the energy transition and decarbonisation of chemical value chains.